Lockdown – Page 35 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

Parts of Europe grapple with coronavirus surge, but hold off on hard lockdown

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

Coronavirus cases are once again rising in the UK and other parts of Europe, as the continent grapples with a resurgence in the deadly virus in some areas and eyes new restrictions. But this surge has not been evenly spread. … Read More >Parts of Europe grapple with coronavirus surge, but hold off on hard lockdown

World

‘Like dog eating own vomit’: Top Victoria cop erupts in anger as he repeats warning against joining Melbourne anti-lockdown rally

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

A top Victoria police officer minced no words when reminding Melbournians that joining this weekend’s anti-quarantine rally is unlawful and “selfish.” It comes as an alleged leader of the upcoming action was arrested again. … Read More >‘Like dog eating own vomit’: Top Victoria cop erupts in anger as he repeats warning against joining Melbourne anti-lockdown rally

UK

PM Johnson to ban gatherings of more than 6 people in England from September 14

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

The British government is announcing on Wednesday tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings across England as it wants to prevent a second coronavirus wave. … Read More >PM Johnson to ban gatherings of more than 6 people in England from September 14

Israel’s former defense minister Liberman urges public to DEFY Covid-19 restrictions & use ‘common sense’ instead

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020By Editor

Former defense minister Avigdor Liberman has harshly criticized Tel Aviv’s move to impose new anti-coronavirus measures in Israel’s worst-affected areas, urging people use common sense instead of following government guidance. … Read More >Israel’s former defense minister Liberman urges public to DEFY Covid-19 restrictions & use ‘common sense’ instead

Op-ed

Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020By Editor

The state of Victoria has imposed one of the harshest lockdowns seen anywhere in the world during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s provided an insight into what some leaders might get away with in the future. … Read More >Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow